Raco 8977 Installation guide

Hubbell-RACO

Catalog #s 977, 8977, 8977-5

GRIP-LOK®

• For use with switch boxes that have plaster ears

• For use with new construction and remodeling projects

Installation Instructions:

• Disconnect all power sources

• Trace outline of the box onto the drywall with a marker and saw an opening. Opening

should be slightly larger than the box

• Break the GRIP-LOK® into two pieces (Picture 1)

• Insert box with plaster ears into the opening in the drywall

• While pushing the box against the drywall, insert in the direction of the arrow on GRIP-

LOK® between the box and drywall (Picture 2)

• Pull up, pivot the remaining portion of the GRIP-LOK® into the gap, and push down.

Pull 90 degree tabs towards you until snug

• Bend both tabs into the switch box (Picture 3)

• Repeat other side in same manner

• Back side after installation should look like (Picture 4) and not have any movement. This

is for clarification. You may not have access to see this.

Picture 3

Picture 2

Picture 1

Picture 4